Bau Nyale – sea worm festival

The Central Lombok regency administration in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) is gearing up for the Bau Nyale Festival, a folk celebration that celebrates the annual appearance of nyale sea worms at Seger Beach in Kuta village, Pujut district.

“We have prepared a series of events and the supporting infrastructure [has been put in place] at the location. This year the Bau Nyale Festival, held on March 3 and 4, is expected to draw more than 50,000 people,” Central Lombok Tourism Office head Lalu Putria told The Jakarta Post recently.